Horseback riding in the Porto Selvaggio Park

We bet: Gallipoli like this, you've never seen it.

How? From the belvedere of Torre dell'Alto, riding a horse! To do so, all you have to do is participate in our horseback-guided ride: you will venture into the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park, penetrating its most unexplored part.

A 3-hour ride, to which you can add a tasty aperitif based on local products!

What we will do

I will be waiting for you 15 minutes before the selected time at the meeting point in Nardò (LE). Welcoming you to the riding school will be me, your equestrian guide!

When you arrive, you will meet my beloved horses: I will help you get on the saddle with English riding and provide you with the basics of horse riding so that you can enjoy this experience without any worries.

We will then venture into the Porto Selvaggio Natural Park, taking a route over mixed terrain through thewildest part of the forest. Except for the period from June to September, we will ride to the Bay of Porto Selvaggio; in the summer months we will only wave to the bay in the distance. We will then ride to the Torre dell'Alto, where there is a belvedere that will give us a panoramic view as far as Gallipoli.

Afterriding about 7 km for a3-hour riding experience, we will return to the riding stables. If you have selected the"walk + aperitif" option, you will find a rich aperitif (included) based on local products, some of which come from the riding school's vegetable garden. The walk only experience will last a total of 3½ hours; the walk with aperitif experience will last a total of 4½ hours.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is suitable for ages 14 and up; children under 18 do not need to be accompanied by an adult.

A maximum weight of 110 kg is required to participate in this activity.

This experience is of medium level: the route is suitable for a first horse ride but the duration of the ride requires good physical preparation as it could be tiring.

Other information

Attention. Clothing requirements must be met in order to participate in the activity. In the event of non-compliance, the experience may not take place and will not be reimbursed.

The experience is available from January to December.

There is a car park on site with space for trailers to transport horses. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.

Theaperitif includes typical local products such as cured meats, cheeses, friselline, vegetables from the garden and whatever is available on the day, as well as water and wine. If you have any food allergies and/or intolerances, please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to communicate them.

Companions may stay at the riding stables; if companions wish to attend the aperitif, they must pay €12.00 per person on site (includes aperitif and membership).

Leashed dogs are allowed at the riding stables if they are used to dealing with horses.

It is possible to participate in this activity in the company of your own horse at a reduced price: €20.00 per person for the walk only, €30 per person for walk with aperitif; please contact us to make your reservation.

Recommended clothing

• Long trousers
• Closed shoes